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Rome Underground Tours

Unearth Rome's hidden treasures on our Underground Tours. Explore ancient catacombs, mysterious chambers, and the secrets beneath the city's historic streets. Book your subterranean adventure now
Rome Underground Tours
Tour guide leading visitors through Colosseum underground passage in Rome.
Colosseum underground passageway with ancient stone walls in Rome, Italy.
Colosseum underground ruins with ancient stone structures in Rome, Italy.
Colosseum Arena interior with tourists exploring ancient Roman architecture in Rome, Italy.
Visitors exploring the Colosseum in Rome, Italy.
Tour group exploring the Arch of Constantine near the Colosseum in Rome.
Tour group exploring the Colosseum Arena in Rome, viewing underground chambers and learning gladiator history.
Archway passage in the underground Colosseum, Rome, with ancient stone walls and scattered ruins.
Roman Forum ruins with ancient columns and arches in Rome, Italy.
Colosseum Underground tour with views of Palatine Hill ruins on a sunny day in Rome, Italy.
Arch of Titus with trees and blue sky in the Roman Forum, Rome, Italy.
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1 hr 15 min
  • Exclusive access to the Colosseum’s restricted underground chambers, off-limits to most visitors.

  • Walk through 2,000-year-old tunnels, cages, and lifts that once held gladiators and wild beasts.

  • Step onto the reconstructed Arena Floor for a gladiator’s-eye view of the amphitheater.

  • Climb the panoramic tiers to see the Colosseum from an ancient spectator’s perspective.

  • Learn about prep zones, VIP routes, and stage mechanics from your expert guide.

  • Upgrade to a guided tour of the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill, or opt for an intimate group of 6 for a personalized experience.

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  • Exclusive access to the Colosseum’s restricted underground chambers, off-limits to most visitors.

  • Walk through 2,000-year-old tunnels, cages, and lifts that once held gladiators and wild beasts.

  • Step onto the reconstructed Arena Floor for a gladiator’s-eye view of the amphitheater.

  • Climb the panoramic tiers to see the Colosseum from an ancient spectator’s perspective.

  • Learn about prep zones, VIP routes, and stage mechanics from your expert guide.

  • Upgrade to a guided tour of the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill, or opt for an intimate group of 6 for a personalized experience.

from
€170
Tour guide showing a tablet to a group during a ghost walking tour in Rome at night.
Person explaining a skeleton engraving on a wall during a ghost walking tour in Rome.
Cobblestone street in Rome at night with people walking and outdoor cafes.
Participants engaging in a Ghost Walking Tour of Rome, discussing paranormal activity.
Guide presenting ghost tour details with a tablet near a lit bridge in Rome at night.
Tour guide leading a ghost walking tour in Rome at night.
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2 hr
  • Explore Rome after dark with a guide who specializes in ghost stories and legends.

  • Walk through historic piazzas, alleys, and bridges tied to executions, mysteries, and hauntings.

  • Hear eerie tales of popes, nobles, artists, and spirits said to still linger in these streets.

  • See familiar landmarks like Campo de’ Fiori and Castel Sant’Angelo in a very different light.

  • Small-group setting keeps the experience atmospheric, intimate, and story-focused.

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  • Explore Rome after dark with a guide who specializes in ghost stories and legends.

  • Walk through historic piazzas, alleys, and bridges tied to executions, mysteries, and hauntings.

  • Hear eerie tales of popes, nobles, artists, and spirits said to still linger in these streets.

  • See familiar landmarks like Campo de’ Fiori and Castel Sant’Angelo in a very different light.

  • Small-group setting keeps the experience atmospheric, intimate, and story-focused.

from €12.50
€10

20% off

Crypt of the Capuchin Friars in Rome, featuring walls adorned with human skulls and bones.
Tour group exploring ancient Roman catacombs with stone columns and arched ceilings.
Catacombs passage with frescoes, Rome guided tour.
Skulls and bones arranged in a decorative pattern in a Roman Catacombs crypt.
Ancient inscriptions on the walls of the Roman Catacombs during a guided tour from Rome.
Visitors exploring the illuminated corridors of the Roman Catacombs.
Catacombs of Domitilla in Rome with ancient frescoes and burial niches.
Skulls and bones in the Capuchin Crypts, part of the Roman Catacombs tour.
Skull in Capuchin Crypt, Rome, with detailed robe fabric.
Tour group on open-top bus near Capuchin Crypt, Rome, with guide providing audio information.
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Flexible duration
Audio guide
1 more
  • Skip the ticket lines and step straight into the Capuchin Crypt and Museum, with an audio guide included for a self-paced visit.

  • Encounter six chapels adorned with the bones of over 3,700 Capuchin friars, arranged in striking Baroque patterns.

  • The audio guide reveals the crypt’s history, the Capuchin order’s traditions, and the meaning behind the bone displays.

  • Dive into the Capuchin Museum to explore the rituals and cultural heritage of this unique religious community.

  • Opt for a guided tour of the Roman catacombs, including one-way transfer, for a deeper look at early Christian history.

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  • Skip the ticket lines and step straight into the Capuchin Crypt and Museum, with an audio guide included for a self-paced visit.

  • Encounter six chapels adorned with the bones of over 3,700 Capuchin friars, arranged in striking Baroque patterns.

  • The audio guide reveals the crypt’s history, the Capuchin order’s traditions, and the meaning behind the bone displays.

  • Dive into the Capuchin Museum to explore the rituals and cultural heritage of this unique religious community.

  • Opt for a guided tour of the Roman catacombs, including one-way transfer, for a deeper look at early Christian history.

from
€11.50
Aerial view of Piazza Navona in Rome near Domitian Stadium.
Ancient brick walls and archways inside Domitian Stadium, Rome.
Ancient stone steps leading to an archway in Domitian Stadium, Rome.
Ancient brick ruins inside Domitian Stadium, Rome.
Ancient brick walls and statue at Domitian Stadium, Rome.
Underground passageway of Domitian Stadium in Rome.
Ancient brick walls and passageway in Domitian Stadium, Rome.
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Flexible duration
1 more
  • Explore Rome’s only ancient masonry stadium, buried beneath Piazza Navona and hidden 4.5 meters below street level.

  • Step into a UNESCO-listed archaeological site and uncover the Stadium of Domitian’s original structure through immersive 3D reconstructions.

  • Learn how Roman athletics unfolded here, with an engaging audioguide and detailed information panels that bring ancient competitions to life.

  • Enjoy flexible, self-paced entry, ideal for visitors who want a short, independent archaeological experience near central Rome.

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  • Explore Rome’s only ancient masonry stadium, buried beneath Piazza Navona and hidden 4.5 meters below street level.

  • Step into a UNESCO-listed archaeological site and uncover the Stadium of Domitian’s original structure through immersive 3D reconstructions.

  • Learn how Roman athletics unfolded here, with an engaging audioguide and detailed information panels that bring ancient competitions to life.

  • Enjoy flexible, self-paced entry, ideal for visitors who want a short, independent archaeological experience near central Rome.

from
€10
Roman Forum ruins with Go City Rome Explorer Pass logo.
Go City Rome Explorer Pass attractions list with Castel Sant’Angelo, Colosseum, Vatican Museums.
Vatican Museums exterior with Go City Rome Explorer Pass.
Capitoline Museum entrance with ancient sculptures, Rome, included in Go City explorer pass.
Three tenors performing on stage in Rome concert hall.
Castel Sant'Angelo with angel statues on the Ponte Sant'Angelo in Rome.
Colosseum in Rome with Go City Rome Explorer Pass sign.
Cyclists riding along the ancient Appia Antica road in Rome, surrounded by greenery.
Roman Forum ruins with ancient columns and historic buildings in Rome, Italy.
Sculpture in Borghese Gallery, Rome, with classical art and architecture in the background.
Chamber orchestra performing Vivaldi's Four Seasons in Rome.
Piazza Navona Underground ancient stone walls and archway, Rome Explorer Pass.
Outdoor terrace dining area with tables set for a pizza meal, Go City Rome Explorer pass.
Leonardo Da Vinci Museum exhibit with flying machine models, Go City Rome Explorer Pass.
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Extended validity
1 more
  • Craving the full Roman experience? This Explorer Pass is your golden ticket to over 40 landmarks, guided tours, and food tours.

  • Score entry to the Vatican Museums, Colosseum, and Pantheon while pocketing up to 42% savings compared to buying separate tickets.

  • Hop on and off buses and cruise tours whenever the mood strikes, rent bikes to zoom around, and indulge in food and wine tastings that'll make your taste buds sing.

  • Ditch the paper ticket hassle with the scan-and-go mobile pass. The app's itinerary planner means less time squinting at maps, and more time enjoying Rome.

  • Choose your adventure – 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 attractions – and activate your pass as you like. Your pass stays valid for 30 days after the first use.

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  • Craving the full Roman experience? This Explorer Pass is your golden ticket to over 40 landmarks, guided tours, and food tours.

  • Score entry to the Vatican Museums, Colosseum, and Pantheon while pocketing up to 42% savings compared to buying separate tickets.

  • Hop on and off buses and cruise tours whenever the mood strikes, rent bikes to zoom around, and indulge in food and wine tastings that'll make your taste buds sing.

  • Ditch the paper ticket hassle with the scan-and-go mobile pass. The app's itinerary planner means less time squinting at maps, and more time enjoying Rome.

  • Choose your adventure – 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 attractions – and activate your pass as you like. Your pass stays valid for 30 days after the first use.

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€89
Courtyard of Basilica of San Clemente, Rome, with arches and bell tower.
Interior of San Clemente Basilica in Rome with ornate frescoes and marble columns.
Basilica of San Clemente interior with ornate mosaics and arches, Rome.
Mithraeum altar under Basilica of Saint Clement, Rome, Italy, with ancient stone benches.
Woman using audio guide inside Hungarian Parliament.
Underground chamber of Basilica of San Clemente with ancient altar, Rome.
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Flexible duration
1 more
  • Hosted entry to the functioning 12th-century basilica, known for its glittering golden mosaic apse.

  • Descend to the 4th-century basilica beneath it, with preserved frescoes and early Christian worship spaces.

  • Go further down to the Roman-era Mithraic temple, once used for clandestine pagan rites.

  • Follow the visit with a structured multilingual audioguide, explaining how each layer reflects a different era of Roman faith and society.

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  • Hosted entry to the functioning 12th-century basilica, known for its glittering golden mosaic apse.

  • Descend to the 4th-century basilica beneath it, with preserved frescoes and early Christian worship spaces.

  • Go further down to the Roman-era Mithraic temple, once used for clandestine pagan rites.

  • Follow the visit with a structured multilingual audioguide, explaining how each layer reflects a different era of Roman faith and society.

from
€21
Ancient underground chamber with visitors, San Clemente, Rome.
San Clemente Basilica's ornate apse mosaic in Rome, featuring religious iconography.
Facade of San Clemente Basilica in Rome, entrance to the underground tour.
Courtyard of Basilica di San Clemente, Rome with columns and central fountain.
Mosaic ceiling in San Clemente Basilica, Rome, featuring intricate religious artwork.
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1 hr 30 min
  • With an English-speaking tour guide, explore the underground archaeological site of San Clemente Basilica. 
  • Make your way to the lower floors to uncover 2000 years of history of this site which is one of Rome's hidden treasures located just a stone's throw from the Colosseum.
  • Be fascinated by the beautiful gold mosaics in St. Clement's Basilica.
  • Descend to the lowest levels of the excavations to find an old Mithraic temple and altar.

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  • With an English-speaking tour guide, explore the underground archaeological site of San Clemente Basilica. 
  • Make your way to the lower floors to uncover 2000 years of history of this site which is one of Rome's hidden treasures located just a stone's throw from the Colosseum.
  • Be fascinated by the beautiful gold mosaics in St. Clement's Basilica.
  • Descend to the lowest levels of the excavations to find an old Mithraic temple and altar.
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€59
Skulls and bones arranged in a decorative pattern in a Roman Catacombs crypt.
Visitors with guide inside Capuchin Crypt, Rome, observing ancient inscriptions.
Statue in Rome crypt, part of the Crypts and Catacombs Tour with Capuchin Bone Chapel visit.
Ancient pottery and artifacts in the Capuchin Crypt, Rome.
Catacombs passage with frescoes, Rome guided tour.
Capuchin Crypts corridor adorned with bones and religious artifacts, part of the Roman Catacombs tour.
Visitors descending stairs into Capuchin Crypt with guide in Rome.
Tourists exploring narrow passage in Roman Catacombs, touching ancient walls.
Roman Catacombs with ancient arches and altar, part of Capuchin Crypts tour.
Frescoes on stone with paw prints at Capuchin Crypt.
Tour guide with tourists at Santa Maria della Concezione dei Cappuccini, Rome.
Interior of Basilica of San Nicola with visitors on a guided tour, featuring ornate architecture and religious artwork.
Tourists boarding an AC coach vehicle on a city street.
Guide explaining a marble bust in the Basilica of San Nicola during a Roman Catacombs tour.
Fresco of a religious figure at the Capuchin Crypt, Rome.
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3 hr 30 min
2 more
  • Skip the hassle with round-trip transfers, making it easy to explore these historic sites scattered across Rome.

  • Step into the eerie yet fascinating Capuchin Crypt, where 4,000 friars’ remains create hauntingly beautiful chapels—your audio guide unveils their story.

  • Venture deep into one of Rome’s legendary catacombs—Domitilla, St. Callixtus, or St. Sebastian—on a guided tour through ancient underground burial tunnels.

  • Uncover hidden history beneath the Basilica of San Martino ai Monti, one of Rome's oldest churches with fascinating underground levels.

  • Want to mix it up? Trade San Martino ai Monti for a visit to the legendary Bocca della Verità, plus Santa Maria in Cosmedin and Hadrian’s Crypt!

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  • Skip the hassle with round-trip transfers, making it easy to explore these historic sites scattered across Rome.

  • Step into the eerie yet fascinating Capuchin Crypt, where 4,000 friars’ remains create hauntingly beautiful chapels—your audio guide unveils their story.

  • Venture deep into one of Rome’s legendary catacombs—Domitilla, St. Callixtus, or St. Sebastian—on a guided tour through ancient underground burial tunnels.

  • Uncover hidden history beneath the Basilica of San Martino ai Monti, one of Rome's oldest churches with fascinating underground levels.

  • Want to mix it up? Trade San Martino ai Monti for a visit to the legendary Bocca della Verità, plus Santa Maria in Cosmedin and Hadrian’s Crypt!

from €51
€40.80

20% off

Piazza Navona fountain with sculptures and surrounding cafes in Rome.
Ancient stone steps and archway in Rome's historic center.
Ancient ruins illuminated at night in Rome, Italy.
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Ticket office for tours in Rome, including Piazza Navona, Pantheon, and Trevi Fountain.
Ticket office for tours in Rome, including Vatican Museums and Navona Square.
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1 hr
  • Meet your guide at Campo de’ Fiori and walk to Largo Argentina, passing palazzi and fountains.

  • Walk through the historic center to Largo di Torre Argentina, home to the striking ruins of four ancient Roman temples.

  • See the Pantheon from outside, the best-preserved ancient Roman temple dedicated to all gods.

  • Visit Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps—toss a coin, take in the views, and soak up timeless Roman charm.

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  • Meet your guide at Campo de’ Fiori and walk to Largo Argentina, passing palazzi and fountains.

  • Walk through the historic center to Largo di Torre Argentina, home to the striking ruins of four ancient Roman temples.

  • See the Pantheon from outside, the best-preserved ancient Roman temple dedicated to all gods.

  • Visit Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps—toss a coin, take in the views, and soak up timeless Roman charm.

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€22

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What our guests say

Sandra Barker

Sandra

Feb 2026

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Our tour guide Alan was excellent. He made us feel comfortable to ask questions and was very knowledgeable about all aspects of the tour. The Capuchin (bone) Crypt was one of the most incredible things I have ever seen - unusual, a bit macabre while reminding us of our own mortality. The Catacombs were amazing, the history AD and BC was mind blowing! No photography was allowed here but the memories will remain strong nevertheless. I would fully recommend this tour, one of the best I have been on - provided by City Wonders.

Capuchin Crypt, Christian Catacombs & San Martino ai Monti Tour with Transfers

Maurizio Martino
IT

Maurizio

Italy
Jan 2026

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Very nice deserves a visit definitely interesting not to be missed for those visiting Rome is not something that is easily found in Italy or abroad

Capuchin Crypt Tickets with Audio Guide

Ivana Burgio

Ivana

Dec 2025

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Very nice experience, the girls had a great time. She was very curious to hear the history of Dominizian Stadium.

Navona Underground: Stadium of Domitian Tickets with Audioguide

Michael Macias
US

Michael

United States
Dec 2025

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Our tour guide Elisa was amazing. Her knowledge was incredible, she seemed to have answers for all questions and her knowledge of the history was impressive to say the least. Plus the underground tour of the Colosseum was definitely incredible, absolutely loved it.

Colosseum Underground & Arena Floor Guided Tour

Maria Sol Losino Caramico
US

Maria

United States
Nov 2025
Eric was amazing! so knowledgeable, clear, dynamic, and fun! We enjoyed the underground tour of Piazza Navona and Trevi with her so much. Highly recommend!

Combo: Navona Square Underground + Trevi District Underground Tickets with Audio Guide

Michael Steinhauer

Michael

Sep 2025
The reception at the center and the guide were very friendly. The guided tour of the catacombs was very detailed and good. The museum and the church were exceptional

Catacombs of Domitilla and Capuchin Crypt Guided Tour with Transfers

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